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What is a basin in a bathroom?

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What is a basin in a bathroom?
A basin in a bathroom is a bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having taps connected to a water supply. They are made in various shapes and styles. Find antique and vintage basin options for your bathroom on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Victorian Bathroom Basin with Scrolling Bracket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant Victorian porcelain bathroom basin with a stylish scrolling cast iron bracket circa 1890
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Bathroom Basin or Sink 'The Pearl'
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bathroom sink with chrome plated taps, chain, waste and plug. We have three near
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Enamel

Antique Victorian Bathroom Basin on Cast Iron Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian porcelain basin on an ornate cast iron sink stand dating from the 1880s. This
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Onyx Rock Sink Bathroom Basin with Live Edge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single natural onyx sink basin with original live edge. This carved vessel sink, created from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stone Sinks

Materials

Onyx

Reclaimed Art Deco Bathroom Pedestal Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed art deco bathroom pedestal basin circa 1930 with a beautiful white porcelain glaze
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Porcelain

Reclaimed Bathroom Sink or Basin ‘the Pearl’
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English bathroom sink for surface or bracket mounting, circa 1900. There are no taps.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Enamel

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